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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.30, 13,904.39 and 5,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.30, 13,904.39 and 5,599.76 is: 7,727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.30 : 13,904.39 = 5,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.30/13,904.39 = 5,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.30x = 13,904.39 × 5,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.30x = 77,861,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,861,149.43/10,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.16

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